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The course is comprised of
three main sections:
1. Theory and Practice of Yoga
This foundational training will
emphasize deepening a student’s personal practice,
as this is the source for their creative teaching.
It will also include a comprehensive study of the
techniques and mechanics of the fundamental yoga
postures, while providing the tools necessary to
teach yoga to others. To facilitate a more
scientific understanding of the body, the training
includes the study of functional anatomy. In
addition, to give developing teachers a balanced
understanding of yoga, the YogaWorks training moves
beyond the physical with the study of meditation,
pranayama, Ayurveda and the chakra system.
Topics include:
* Intensive asana study
* Fundamental anatomy of physiology
* The principles of pranayama
* Understanding of restorative and
pre-natal yoga
* Overview of the subtle body &
chakra system
2. Yoga Philosophy
Over 2,000 years ago the sage
Patanjali described the process of Yogic movement
towards a higher consciousness and peace in his
treatise “the Yoga Sutras.” His teachings are a
living, practical model that, once understood, can
be applied to all aspects of life today. They serve
to deepen the awareness of our relationship to
ourselves, to others, and to our environment.
Participants of this course will be introduced to
the vast wealth of inspiration available in “the
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.”
3. The Theory and Practice of
Teaching
The art of teaching is a form of yoga
in itself requiring sensitivity, compassion and
practice. A teacher must encourage and inspire,
being sensitive to both the needs of individuals as
well as those of the group. The practical and
subtle aspects involved in teaching, to be addressed
in this course, include:
* How to be an effective teacher
* Use of voice, body language and
touch
* The art and science of sequencing
* Learning how to see and understand
bodies
* The purpose and use of props in
personal practice, and class setting
* Hands on adjustments
* Practice teaching |
